All things Fashion...

Mary Katrantzou

2013-06-09T07:01:00.001-07:00

Mary Katrantzou by lucy35x featuring mary katrantzou

Mary katrantzou
net-a-porter.com

Mary Katrantzou abstract shirt
farfetch.com

Mary katrantzou
$2,790 - brownsfashion.com

Mary katrantzou
forwardforward.com

Mary katrantzou
$545 - liberty.co.uk

Mary katrantzou
$530 - liberty.co.uk

My new blog

2013-04-24T12:10:00.002-07:00

Just a quick post to introduce you all to my new blog:

http://lifeoflucyjoy.blogspot.co.uk/

I have decided to write a new blog on my general day to day life. I know that I haven't updated this blog for quite a long time (since completing my degree), but I have now decided that it's time for a new start, and therefore a new blog. I started this blog to show my work whilst I was at University, but since completing my degree and with no new work to show, I have decided to create a brand new one covering everything from fashion and travel, to food and crafts - it will still show some of my work that I am doing in my free time (when I get any!).

I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to follow my new blog :)

Please also take a look at my Etsy shop while you're at it! -

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandMadeByLucyJoy

Thanks a lot and I have really enjoyed all of your lovely comments, so please keep them up :)

Hosiery Designs...

2012-07-15T03:34:00.000-07:00

During my final year at University, I have been working as a freelance designer for Madison Hosiery, designing hosiery for various stores that include Topshop, Monsoon and Miss Selfridge. Here are some of my designs, along with a sample for Topshop.

M&S Styling Project

2012-06-20T05:28:00.001-07:00

See my previous post for the concept of this project:

http://lucyjm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/m-styling-competition-winner.html

Press:

http://www.marksintime.marksandspencer.com/news/ms-and-university-of-leeds-fashion-project-winners/

H&M Project

2012-06-20T05:24:00.001-07:00

ZARA project

2012-06-20T05:20:00.003-07:00

Abercrombie & Fitch Project

2012-06-20T05:04:00.002-07:00

Burberry Prorsum Project

2012-06-20T04:56:00.002-07:00

Josh Goot Project

2012-06-20T04:51:00.001-07:00

Outfits Complete.

2012-05-12T02:35:00.001-07:00

Above are my two final outfits that I have designed, pattern cut and constructed myself, inspired by honeycomb. My illustrations show the collection of 24 outfits, with most of the patterns being hexagon shaped, but due to the draping qualities of the fabrics used, this isn't obvious. Fabrics include 100% silk satinised chiffon, 100% silk satin and 100% boiled wool. Due to the innovative garments and high quality fabrics, prices range from £200- £1500.

Final outfit 1 almost complete

2012-04-18T09:18:00.000-07:00

Final Collection: Progress

2012-03-07T09:09:00.002-08:00

Above: Progress of boiled wool coat for my final collection.

The coat is almost finished (still needs buttons and top-stitching/facing finishing). The panels are all hexagons, with welt pockets in the side panels (along with flaps). Large brown buttons will be added down the centre front in order to finish it off. The seams are all on the outside, as a design feature (as they do not fray). This adds structure to the coat.

Illustrating a book cover...

2012-02-12T02:00:00.000-08:00

Recently, I was asked to illustrate a book cover by the author Marilyn Boardman. The novel is based in the Yorkshire market town of Wetherby, and is part of 'The Crumbs Mysteries'. I was told what was wanted on the cover, and then produced the cover using Illustrator, and we are both very happy with the result!

See the book on Amazon by clicking here

See Marilyn Boardmans website by clicking here

Some sketches...

2012-02-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

Laser cutting

2012-02-08T09:04:00.001-08:00

Toile: Laser cutting layered over a chiffon blouse.

More final collection work...

2012-02-01T09:12:00.000-08:00

Development of toiles, which are all cut from hexagon shapes.

M&S photoshoot

2012-01-18T10:48:00.000-08:00

An image from a M&S photoshoot for the Leeds University M&S Archive. The outfits been styled and chosen by myself and two others.

Some final year development work...

2012-01-18T10:42:00.000-08:00

Illustrations for my final collection

2012-01-09T10:48:00.001-08:00

Progress: final collection

2011-12-27T03:12:00.000-08:00

Own work: Nonwovens...

2011-08-29T10:10:00.000-07:00

These images show a jacket constructed using nonwoven material that I designed, pattern cut and made as part of a group project. It is inspired by the McQueen reptile collection- i love the silhouette and convex sleeves.

Butterfly photography

2011-07-25T04:50:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of photographs taken at the Butterfly Park, Long Sutton, along with a painting. I am a bit scared of butterflies and moths, but managed to get some decent photographs!

The Pansy

2011-07-13T12:42:00.001-07:00

Media: gouache paint.

Art Prints

2011-07-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

Butterflys...

2011-05-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

Photographs and Illustration by myself.